Dr. Janet is a graduate of Trinity Theological Seminary and holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biblical Counseling. This degree is also accredited with the distinguished University of Liverpool in Liverpool, England. She is a member of the National Omicron-Psi Honor Society. The title of her completed dissertation is Scrupulosity: An Analysis of Early Christian Writings in Relation to the Construct Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Dr. Janet’s work is based on a biblical worldview and focuses on the body, soul and spirit of a person. Her passion is to help those suffering with mental and emotional distresses i.e. Anxiety, Depression, Scrupulosity and Obsessive Compulsive disorders.
She is a member of the Christian Association of Psychological Studies and a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor with the American Association of Christian Counselors. She received her M.A. in Christian Ministry from Indiana Christian University and attended Grace College as a student in the Mental Health Counselors Masters program. Janet is the Director of Healing Streams Center in Elkhart, Indiana. For more information about Dr. Janet’s counseling skills please check out her counseling page.
Dr. Janet is a well known International Speaker and has traveled to Asian and African countries. She is a gifted leader, teacher, and counselor who has helped hundreds to hear the voice of the Lord and to experience emotional and spiritual freedom in their lives.
Dr. Janet serves as Lead Pastor at River of Life Community Church in Elkhart, Indiana. Janet married Leonard Cook in 1970 and they are the parents of 3 daughters and 11 grandchildren. Leonard and Janet along with their family and a group of friends planted River of Life Church (ROL) in 1996 in the heart of the city of Elkhart, Indiana. The church has a strong mission to teach, train, and equip the saints for the work of the ministry and remains a thriving ministry today. The River of Life reaches out into the heart of the community to help make a difference in people’s lives.
Dr. Janet is the author of “Discovering Your Personal Purpose” and has recently produced a CD titled “Rest in the Wrestling.”